Merfolk

Bioluminescent Merfolk

In tropical settings it is possible to find populations of Merfolk with bioluminescent hair and scales, shining in hues unlike the typical coloration of other mers. Luminescence. You know the Light cantrip and can illuminate the area around you with brightly shining scales and hair. In addition, you may cast Color Spray once per long rest,

Deep Sea Merfolk

Some Merfolk live deep within the depths of the ocean, possessing genetic modifications necessary for their style of life, such as dark, streamlined bodies and large glowing eyes. Darkvision. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray. Bring the Depths. You gain the ability to cast Darkness once per long rest.

Sirens

Most feared or revered of Merfolk are the Sirens, renowned for their beautiful singing capabilities and occasionally, murderous intent. They are known to beautiful, dazzling tails. Siren Song. You gain proficiency in your choice of Persuasion or Performance. Allure. You gain the ability to cast Charm Person at first level once per long rest. Use Charisma as your spellcasting modifier

Selachii are sleek, shark-tailed humanoids. Intelligent and effective, they often live in small groups and are efficient hunter-gatherers, in fact, some Selachii are completely carnivorous. Despite the prejudice against them, they are thoughtful and not as aggressive as thought to be, and have very close bonds to those they love.

Ability Score Increase. You may increase your Dexterity by 2 and your Constitution or Strength by 1

Age. Selachii mature quickly, around the age of 15 and live up to 70-80 years.

Size. Selachii are longer than Merfolk, often 8-12 ft long In humanoid form, they are often broader and taller than the average human. Your size is medium.

Speed When you have legs, you have a movement speed of 30 ft. When you have a tail you have a 10 ft. walking speed and a 40 ft. swim speed.

Amphibious Transformation. You breathe both water and air. In addition, you may use an action to shed your sharkskin and take human form or vice versa.

Blood Frenzy. One per long rest, you may enter a Blood Frenzy, and gain advantage on melce attack rolls against a creature that does not have full hit points. You gain advantage until the creature dies or regains full hit points